William W. Andrus
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William W. Andrus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office April 20, 1881 – December 31, 1882 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Rich |
| Succeeded by | Alonzo Thompson Frisbee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1821 Middlebury, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1910 (aged 89) Utica, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
William W. Andrus (July 25, 1821 – August 28, 1910) was an American politician.
Andrus was born on July 25, 1821, in Middlebury, New York. In 1822, Andrus moved to Macomb County, Michigan Territory, with his father.[1]
Career
Andrus was a physician, a surgeon, and a pharmacist.[1] He was among the earliest physicians in Macomb County. In 1861, Andrus served as postmaster of Utica, Michigan.[2] In 1867, Andrus served as a delegate from Macomb County in the Michigan constitutional convention. Under President Ulysses S. Grant, Andrus served as Assessor of Internal Revenue in the 5th congressional district.[1] In 1880, Andrus served as the treasurer of Shelby Township, Michigan.[3]
On March 21, 1881, State Senator John T. Rich resigned to fill the vacancy left in the United States House of Representatives by Congressman Omar D. Conger's resignation.[4] By March 31, Andrus was nominated by the Republicans to fill the vacancy in the state senate left by Rich's resignation, and the Democrats had nominated John N. Mellen of Romeo.[5] In April, Andrus was admitted to the state senate and sworn in.[6] He served in this position until 1882.[1]
In 1895, Andrus was appointed by Governor John T. Rich to the Macomb County jury commission for a term of two years.[7]
